1. What To Avoid During A Job Interview
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 50 Most Common HR Interview Questions Answers
During the entire job hunting process, the most significant and tricky stage is the
interview. Candidates feel anxious and nervous before and during the interview process
and cannot rest unless they have heard back from the company. For some this phone call
brings a sense of achievement with the news that they have been selected for the job, but
many receive no calls at all conveying that they have failed to land the job. There might
be many reasons why a candidate fails to get the job, most of which are related to the
interview process. Many candidates are under the impression that they did well in the
interview and are devastated when they are rejected. The fact is that most of the
candidates have no idea that during the interview session they might have committed
some grave mistakes which cost them the job. These mistakes are so common that most
of the candidates repeat them over and over again without realizing the damage they are
doing to their career. If you think you are one of those candidates, there is no need to
panic as we have identified some of the most common mistakes made by candidates
during an interview so that you can avoid them in the future.
Interview Mistakes
Most Common Interview Mistakes:
A lot of people make some serious mistakes during the interview which end up turning a
job opportunity into a disaster. In order to avoid making these mistakes we first need to
identify these mistakes. Some of the most common mistakes by a candidate during an
interview are:

2. Dressing Inappropriately
Being Late
A lot of candidates fail to appear for the interview on time and think that they can get
away with a lame excuse. Nothing throws the interviewer off like coming late to an
interview and then failing to apologize. If you are filing to arrive at the job interview on
time, it gives the interviewer an impression that you are not taking the job opportunity
seriously and hence is not someone they were looking for. So to make a good impression
during the interview you should be there on time. If you fail to do that apologize for the
delay and reassure the interviewer that this is not a habitual practice.
Dressing Inappropriately
Dressing Inappropriately
Dressing right is the most important part of an interview. Assuming that a casual dress
might do for your interview is a big mistake. If you have any doubts you can do a little
research regarding the company culture and find out what kind of dressing is expected.
Nevertheless it is better to be overdressed rather than being underdressed. Also, try to
keep the accessories to a minimum so that you look professional.

3. Being Unprepared
Being Unprepared
Some candidates show up for an interview without even the slightest preparation and as a
result fail to answer any tough questions asked by the interviewer. Not researching about
the company you are applying to can also be fatal for the interview. Make sure that when
you are appearing for an interview you know what kind of work entails the job that you
have applied for and you have a general idea of the company’s background.
Talking Too Much Or Too Little
Talking Too Much Or Too Little
Talking too much or saying next to nothing is also a mistake we have seen during an
interview. You should answer a question completely and then let the interviewer proceed
to his next one. Blabbering uselessly and interrupting the interviewer creates a bad
impression. Similarly, answering the questions in monosyllables and nor elaborating on
anything also leaves the interviewer dissatisfied, thus minimizing your chances of getting
a job. It is also important to ask important and well thought questions related to the job.
Asking silly questions or not asking any questions at all is not the right approach also.

4. Badmouthing Your Employer
Badmouthing Your Employer
Nothing raises the red flags more than badmouthing your former employer in front of the
interviewer as it points towards a lack of professional maturity and failure to take
responsibility. Trying to justify your reasons for leaving the previous employer by
criticizing him is a bad idea and should be avoided at all costs. Even if your boss actually
was a horrible person, there is no need to share that with the interviewer. Keep your
reasons for leaving the last job and your views about your previous boss professional.
Lying
Lying

5. You should never lie during an interview or provide false information on your resume. If
you are qualified and skilled enough for the position you have applied for, you will get
the job. If however you feel like you are not qualified for the job then you should not
apply in the first place, no matter how desperately you want the job. Lying in the
interview certainly diminishes your chances of getting the job. Be open about your
weaknesses and strong points. When you state you weaknesses make sure that you also
point out what steps you have taken to address the particular weakness and how far have
you succeeded in the effort.
Lacking Enthusiasm
Lacking Enthusiasm
Appearing disinterested and bored during the interview is one of the most fatal mistakes
that can ruin your chances of getting selected for the job. Show the employer that you
care about the job and are excited at the prospect of joining the company. If the
interviewer senses that you are not interested in the job, he will not call you for a second
interview.

6. Asking About Benefits Too Soon
Asking About Benefits Too Soon
Bringing in the salary questions too soon and repeatedly raises the red flags as the
interviewer senses that you are not very interested in the job as much as the benefits and
the money involved in it. You should wait for the interviewer to bring up the salary
negotiations as he will definitely ask you about the expected salary range before the
interview session comes to an end.
Concluding Thoughts
Concluding Thoughts
The entire job hunting process from writing your resume to showing up at the interview
and the follow up after that requires a lot of effort and skill. In order to get the job you
have to make sure that during all these steps you have put up your best performance.
Make sure that you do not make any of the mistakes mentioned above and you will most
definitely succeed in the interview process.

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